Personal Essay Examples

Abstract This paper will look at the test results for the Big 5 Personality Inventory, working to convey the results of the test and determining how the scores obtained reflect the readiness of the individual to become a leader and reflecting on how this personality shapes behavior toward work, school,...

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Biographical Information Name: Ashley Martinez Age: 49 Occupation: Creative Problem solver and Lawyer Educational Background: Masters Degree in Creative Problem Solving from California Western School of Law Memorable Achievement: Ashley has helped many organizations and companies through the difficult of times. She lends assistance to both governmental agencies and None...

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William Blake’s poem “The Tyger” was published in his collection of poetry called “Songs of Experience” and serves as a counterpoint to his poem, “The Lamb.” The poem is a series of questions that ultimately asks whether the God who created the Lamb could also be the same creator of...

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It was one day in august, with my aunt Barbara and uncle dale visiting us from Florida, that we had the opportunity to spend time. On this day sunny day, my family categorically concluded to take a trip to the Estates and Rocky Mountain Parks, where we would spend some...

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I am a person who is most happy in a huge variety of worlds. These are worlds are often dangerous, contain deadly creatures, and are ones n which I must conduct baffling feats of mental ingenuity and physical dexterity in order to survive. Should I survive them then I can...

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When I consider where I am most content, it strikes me that I am extremely fortunate. Other people find happiness and meaning in any number of settings, from the peace of their place of worship to a childhood playground. They then possess only one such place, however, no matter how...

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My passion has long been building and creating things of value for society. One of the supreme challenges in my life has been finding a way to combine my interests – drawing and creativity – with a potential academic future that allows me the ability to make a positive impact....

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My purpose in seeking advanced graduate education is to gain skills and knowledge for in-depth policy research, and to participate in critical solution making targeting the complex issues that society today. Such complexities are reflected in the unique development and diplomatic policies mandated by a changing global culture. Graduate education...

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Like most people, I also initially targeted a profession on the basis of job security and income potential. After obtaining graduate diploma in business from the UK, I returned to Malaysia and joined my husband’s company as a business development manager. I have been with the company for nearly three...

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Education is one of the best investments we can make in our future. We seek university education not just to prepare ourselves for our chosen professions but also to acquire insights and skills that will help us become productive citizens of the society. It is a huge leap from high...

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We are always referred to as Odysseus’ “twelve best men” (Homer, Book ix), and it’s true that we prided ourselves on that. In the encounter with Polyphemus, many of the twelve of us were killed, eaten specifically. I’m one of the lucky ones. Ha, that’s a laugh. You don’t even...

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My record of academic excellence has enabled me to come top of the class, demonstrating my creative mindset and passion for the field of marketing communication. However my appetite for learning is not yet satiated; I possess a hunger for knowledge and wish to further my education in order to...

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I still remember listening to my parents’ friends who would complain their children’s addiction to technology and the internet. I would not be surprised by their concerns because everywhere I looked, I saw technology governing our lives. Life without internet-enabled technologies is as unimaginable for my generation as life without...

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Shock, disbelief, and regret filled my body. The newspaper article read, “The boy was riding his bicycle and pulled out in front of a truck. He was killed on impact.” I cannot even say I lost a friend, because I was never a friend to him. The events that took...

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One of the best advices I have ever gotten was from my father who told me to do what I not only enjoy but can also excel at because one life means we are only given one chance to realize our true potential. In addition, I have always wanted to...

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If you ask people familiar with me to define me, two of the traits most of them may mention are strong work ethics and empathy. Not only I have excelled in academics throughout my high school career including AP courses, I have also been highly involved in co-curricular activities. It...

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My parents are strong believers in international exposure because they believe it opens up our minds and expands our thinking horizons. Thus, it was only a matter of time before I follow in the footsteps of my elder brothers both of whom have been studying in Australia. But a scholarship...

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